Letter 93: The synodical letter of the council of Jerusalem sent to Theophilus in reply to the preceding. The translation as before is due to Jerome. The following is an epitome: We have done all that you wished, and Palestine is almost wholly free from the taint of heresy.
The Synodical Letter of the Bishops of Palestine to Theophilus
(Translated from the Greek by Jerome)
To our brother and fellow bishop Theophilus: the bishops of Palestine, gathered in council, send greetings in the Lord.
We have carried out everything you asked, and Palestine is now almost entirely free from the taint of heresy. We could only wish that not merely the Origenists, but also the Jews, the Samaritans, and the pagans might be brought to account — though that, we acknowledge, lies beyond our immediate authority.
Origenism, we assure you, has no foothold among us. The doctrines you have described are not heard in our churches. We formally anathematize all who hold such teachings, and likewise the errors of Apollinaris. We shall not receive into communion anyone whom you have excommunicated.
We count it a great blessing to stand together with you in defense of the Catholic faith.
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